octoberfest
Definition
Proper noun: * Oktoberfest: A major annual festival held in Munich, Germany, traditionally beginning in late September and running for about 16-18 days, ending on the first Sunday in October. It is one of the world's largest public festivals, featuring large beer tents, traditional food, music, and amusement rides.
Noun (often capitalized): * Oktoberfest: Any similar festival or celebration held elsewhere in the world, modeled after the original Munich event, often featuring German-style beer, food, and culture. * Oktoberfest: A type of strong, malty, amber or copper-colored lager beer (Märzen) traditionally brewed for and served at the festival.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- We are planning a trip to Germany to experience Oktoberfest in Munich.
- The Oktoberfest celebration attracts millions of visitors from around the globe.
- Noun:
- Our city hosts a local Oktoberfest every fall with polka music and bratwurst.
- This brewery releases a special Oktoberfest beer every September.
Advanced Usage
- "Oktoberfest season": Refers to the autumn period when these festivals are traditionally held.
- As the weather cools, it's Oktoberfest season in many towns.
- "Oktoberfest-style": Used as an adjective to describe things (like beer, food, or decorations) that are characteristic of the festival.
- They serve Oktoberfest-style pretzels and sausages.
Variants and Related Words
- Oktoberfestbier (n): The specific type of beer (a Märzen lager) served at Oktoberfest.
- Wiesn (n): The local Bavarian term for the Munich Oktoberfest grounds (Theresienwiese) and, by extension, the festival itself.
- Volksfest (n): A German public fair or folk festival; Oktoberfest is the most famous example.
Synonyms
- Beer festival: A general term for an event centered on the sampling and celebration of beer.
- Autumn festival / Fall festival: A general term for a seasonal celebration.
- Märzen / Märzenbier: The specific style of lager historically associated with Oktoberfest.
Related Phrases
- "Prost!": The German toast ("Cheers!") commonly heard at Oktoberfest celebrations.
- "O'zapft is!": The Bavarian phrase ("It is tapped!") proclaimed when the first keg is opened to officially start the Munich Oktoberfest.
Noun
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a strong lager made originally in Germany for the Oktoberfest celebration; sweet and copper-colored
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